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Riesling

Riesling Riesling Colli Orientali del Friuli

Classification
V.Q.P.R.D. D.O.C.
Eastern hills of Friuli

Grapes
100% Rhine Riesling

Position and vineyards
Marly hilly soil: vineyards situated on the hilltops, facing Southwest. Vines trained with modified double arched cane system, 4,000 vines per hectare.

Harvest
By hand, towards mid September; 60-65 quintals per hectare.

Vinification
Whole grapes gently pressed; the must is decanted at low temperature and left to ferment at a controlled temperature in steel tanks, then it remains for around 8 months on the yeast residues.

Alcohol content
13-13.5%

Acidity
7-7.5 g/l

Organoleptic properties
Straw-yellow colour, dry, slightly acidic taste, frity fine bouquet with hints of apricot and exotic fruit.

Best served with
Warm appetisers, shellfish, first courses with fish sauce.

Medium annual production
1,000 bottles